14 June 2017

American Samoa National Park Tourism Economic Benefits

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 28,893 visitors to National Park of American Samoa in 2016 spent $1,689,300 in communities near the park. That spending supported 21 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2,070,200.
5 June 2017

Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals – Goal 1

2017 has been declared as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for development by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), reflecting the strong commitment of the tourism sector to achieving the 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s), adopted by governments in 2015.
1 May 2017

EU And PIFS Signs “Investment Facility For The Pacific” Agreement To Support And Promote Sustainable Development

European Commission Director-General for International Cooperation and Development, Stefano Manservisi and Secretary General of the Pacific Island Forum (PIFS), Dame Meg Taylor, has signed the European Union (EU) “Investment Facility for the Pacific” to support and promote sustainable development in the Pacific.
18 April 2017

Agents Inspired By Treasures Of The South Pacific

‘Treasures of the South Pacific’, a series of events designed to educate and inspire Australian travel agents about the variety of tourism product and experiences available across the South Pacific, began its 2017 schedule of events last week in Melbourne and Adelaide, with both nights drawing strong attendance.